Comparison

Toronto Star vs TC eEdition

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Toronto Star

Access award-winning journalism and local stories with real-time news alerts and a personalized feed. Enjoy podcasts, digital editions, puzzles, and manage newsletters. Resume reading instantly and access saved articles in a streamlined hub.

Highlights
  • Personalized newsfeed
  • Real-time breaking news alerts
  • Resume reading feature
  • Podcast streaming
  • ePaper access
  • Integrated puzzles and comics
  • Newsletter management
Features
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Toronto moves fast. Don’t just keep up—stay ahead. The Toronto Star app delivers the award-winning journalism you trust, redesigned for the way you live. From investigative scoops to the local stories that define your neighborhood, get Canada’s best newsroom in an intuitive, lightning-fast interface. • Made for You: A custom newsfeed that evolves with your interests. • Stay Informed: Real-time breaking news alerts so you’re always the first to know. • Resume Reading: Pick up exactly where you left off, instantly. • Trending Now: Stay ahead of the curve with the stories Toronto is talking about. • Instant Access: Your saved stories are now organized in one streamlined hub. • The Sound of the City: Stream hit podcasts like Suspicion, It’s Political, and This Matters. • ePaper Access: Read the digital version of today’s paper within the app • Your Daily Ritual: Integrated crosswords, Sudoku, and comics for your commute. • Newsletter Management: You can now browse, subscribe, and manage your newsletter preferences directly within the app. Stay informed with curated stories delivered straight to your inbox. Questions or feedback? Contact us at mobile-feedback@thestar.ca SEE BELOW FOR IMPORTANT NOTICES By installing and using the App, you agree to our Privacy and Anti-Spam Notice (available at http://notices.torstar.com/mobile-app-privacy-anti-spam-notice/), our Privacy Policy (available at http://notices.torstar.com/privacy-policy/) and our Terms of Use (available at http://notices.torstar.com/main_terms_of_use_daily_and_community_brands_EN/), each of which is accessible with the App's settings menu. By subscribing, you agree to our Subscription Terms (available at http://notices.torstar.com/subscription-terms/), which are also accessible within the App's settings menu. This App (including any updates or upgrades) may (i) automatically communicate with The Star's or its third party service providers' servers and record usage and browsing pattern metrics, (ii) manage App-related preferences or data stored on your device, and (iii) collect personal information, all as more particularly set out in our Privacy and Anti-Spam Notice and our Privacy Policy. You may withdraw your consent to the above at any time by removing or disabling the App. The Star mobile application, an application offered by Toronto Star Newspapers Limited., 8 Spadina Avenue, 10th Floor, Toronto, ON M5V 0S8 For assistance, please contact us at circmail@thestar.ca. App Store Policy Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable.

About

TC eEdition

Access a digital version of the newspaper and read the day's top stories. Stay informed with local news and in-depth reporting.

Highlights
  • eEdition access
  • Top stories of the day
  • Local news
  • Digital newspaper format
Features
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The Times Colonist app features an eEdition of the newspaper alongside our top stories of the day.

Screenshots

Toronto Star4 screens
TC eEdition4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TC eEdition at none against Toronto Star's 2. TC eEdition also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Toronto Star's advantage is ratings volume (236 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Toronto Star sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. TC eEdition asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TC eEdition holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Toronto Star has 236 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Toronto Star versus TC eEdition: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToronto StarTC eEdition
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (236 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings236 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB35 MB
Age rating17+12+
Developerthestar.comThe Times Colonist

Customer experience

Toronto Star

All ratings236 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral1.3%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews164 reviews
Positive14.6%
Neutral18.9%
Negative66.5%

TC eEdition

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Toronto Star

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Crashes when opening
  • Notifications don't link properly to news stories
  • Saved articles not persistent
  • Links within articles open in browser instead of app
  • Home page freezes
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  • Crossword doesn't save progress

Requested features

12 requests
  • Ability to enlarge text via finger pinch
  • Bookmarking
  • External link handling
  • Comment board
  • Ability to delete or hide read articles
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  • Lookup & Speak features
  • Gift article function
  • Ability to update credit card info
  • Sync subscription across devices
  • Ability to configure home page
  • Spell check/lookup
  • Ability to alter font size

TC eEdition

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Toronto Star

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly6 Months trial$19.991 Month
  • Annual1 Year trial$179.991 Year
None

TC eEdition

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Toronto Star free?
Toronto Star is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TC eEdition free?
TC eEdition is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Toronto Star or TC eEdition?
TC eEdition is rated higher. Toronto Star averages 4.6 out of 5 from 236 ratings, while TC eEdition averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Toronto Star or TC eEdition have ads?
Both Toronto Star and TC eEdition show ads.

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